Plainfield Militias Under Scrutiny Over Conduct at Factories
A Plainfield report describes tensions as militia guards intoxicated and abusive to civilians, prompting police action. Citizens push for accountability while asking whether recent naturalization rumors and security measures threaten loyal, peaceful civic life amid wartime fears.
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Perisel
Reice Department
Attom
Clarge
Police Department
Dar Eee
Plainfield
Teason
Dee
Community Endorses Von Minden Action In Dunellen
Local report praises Judge von Minden of Dunellen for ordering fast jail without bail for Austrian immigrant Joseph Braick after he tore a U S flag in the Levering and Landen yards. Braick claimed ignorance of English as the judge warned of punishment for desecration, asserting Viennese punishment would be death. The incident drew attention from local patriots and distant national loyalty debates.
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von Minden
Dunellen
Middlesex
Luctl
Levering & Landen
West Dunellen
Joseph Braick
Aunbhian
America
Ick
Jobstier
Whee Orst
Indion
Braick
Vienna
Frag
Till the soil guard against famine plan mobilizes Plainfield
Plainfield residents urged to till every foot of land this spring to aid wartime food needs. Mayor supports city committee to enlist landowners for cultivation and boost vegetables and potatoes for allies and domestic reserves.
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Plainfield
Walter L Hetfield remembered for public service in Plainfield
Walter L Hetfield a former local District Court judge and Democratic stalwart is remembered for bulldog tenacity and aid to the poor. He spearheaded Plainfield's early trolley system and fought for growth of the city and county.
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Walter 14 Hetfield
Plainfield
Bulldog
R. Hetfield
Pipinfield
Hetfield
Berief
Pisinfield
Y M C A Site Debate in Plainfield Over Location
Citizens push for delaying YMCA construction until a citizen committee reviews the Sycamore Street site. Opponents say the corner is distant from business activity and a more conspicuous location is preferred. Board urged to find a site near Front Street and Watchung Avenue if current option fails.
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Bealer
Plainfield
YM. C. A. Fund
Nro
Front Street
Watchung
Avenue
Younger generation should be trained in schools
Members of the Union County Manual Training Teschets Association discussed how schools can aid in the present era. They urged teachers to join conference and devise a definite program to educate youth for serious times, noting manual training could support wartime efforts and shape future citizens.
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Union County Manual Training
Teschets Association
Residents condemn Eome Defense League outdoor drills
Citizens in the city section targeted for training protest reckless behavior by commanding personnel. They claim drills damage private property and private citizens would be cited if acting similarly.
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Eome Defense League
League
Court delays action in Royal Arcanum receivership case
The Royal Arcanum's future is tied to Massachusetts court proceedings with next steps paused. Members face potential loss of death benefits ranging from 500 to 3000 dollars as the society's finances and management are investigated. Supreme regent SN Hoag reports the receivership was granted after findings of mismanagement.
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Massachusetts
Royal Arcanum
Pipinfeld
Inrurance Corpeane Bane
Aldrich
Royal Areanim Prd
Fithe Ender
SN. Hoag
Mount Ver
Fireman Arthur Erber Tours Ruins and Scenery on Long Island Trip
Fireman Arthur Erber traveled with enthusiasm from Asbury Park toward ruins of a coast area. The journey included miles of smooth roads and beautiful scenery as the party moved along on Sunday, with pictures and notes of the trip shared after returning.
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Boston Post
Asbury Park
Edge Sg Local Man to Build State Highway System
A local man named Mesker is noted for potential leadership in constructing a state road network tied to the Panama Canal era era plans. The piece mentions General Goethals and related officials guiding the work and the state’s projected roads and bridges.
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Jersey
Robert
Kage Iby
Panames
Germany
United States
Meeker
Riehthang
Goethals
Thompson
Stwelton
Panama
Mocher
Emre
Genersl Goethals
Mesker
Local G A R Veterans Plan Memorial Day Celebration
Wiestela Scott Post te hosts a Memorial Day program including a parade on Westie street. Major Pangborn leads as marshal and Reform Hall hosts a patriotic rally with orations by Assemblyman Runyon and songs by Scott Post schools. The event includes a parade route and a later assemble in Reform Hall with speeches and songs.
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Wiestela Scott Post
Duaily
Jr. A. M
William N. Pangborn
William Hand
Fred W. Hand
Getain Hand
Asimel
Bert
Colums Fe Walt
Reform Hall
Westie
Wiliam N. Runyon
Rest
Eoalree
Scott Post
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